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How to get fromYpres to Lensby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Lens by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 86 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Curie to Gare Lille Flandresbus bus 86
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 40m
    €11–18

  2. Line 712 bus, line 35 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ieper Station perron 6 to Le Bizet Touquetstraatbus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Gare - Quai 2 to Faculté Jean Perrinbus bus 35 / ...
    3h 58m
    €9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 59m
    €17–29

  4. Drive  55.4 km

    1. Drive from Ypres to Lenscar car 55.4 km
    55 min
    €9–13

Ypres to Lens by train, foot, and bus

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Ypres to Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 6 to Faculté Jean Perrin via Le Bizet Touquetstraat, Le Bizet, Armentieres Gare, and Gare - Quai 2 in around 3h 58m.

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